Valya Balkanska
Over 200,000 People Visited the Rozhen Fair in the Rhodope Mountains
Over 200,000 people visited the Rozhen Fair in the Rhodope Mountains. Therefore, there was a temporary restriction of the traffic in the area.
For those wishing to visit the festival, public transport was provided. Altogether, 3500 artists reveal the magic of Rhodope music from the four scenes of the concert.
40 Year Since a Bulgarian Song Launched Into Space on NASA's Voyager 1
40 years ago today a Bulgarian song launched into space on NASA's Voyager 1.
The Golden Record, including "Izleel e Delyo Haidutin" performed by Valya Balkanska, is still traveling through space. Valya was 35 years old when her voice took off for the stars. Today, the singer from the Rhodope Mountains is 75.
Happy 40th anniversary, Voyager 1!
Hollywood Might Have Violated Valya Balkanska's Similarity Rights
Hollywood has violated not the author's but instead ''substantial similarity'' rights when using the traditional Bulgarian folklore song Izlel e Delyo Haydutin performed by Valya Balkanska.
The statement was made by Peter Delchev, a member of the Board of directors of Musicauthor - the company responsible for music licenses on Bulgarian songs.
Bulgarian Folklore Song Illegally Used in Hollywood Film Starring George Clooney
A part of the legendary Bulgarian folklore song ''Izlel e Delio Haidutin'' has been used in the score for the movie starring George Clooney Tomorrowland.